Compression underwear for pregnant women

During pregnancy, the female body undergoes multiple changes, and some of them have a negative impact on health. As the baby develops in the womb, the pressure on the internal organs increases, which leads to difficulty in blood circulation. As a result, pregnant women get tired quickly while walking and feel pain in their legs.

In addition, most expectant mothers are worried about swelling of the extremities and varicose veins. Special compression underwear for pregnant women will help to protect health from negative consequences.

Compression underwear is a special type of clothing that helps fight puffiness in the legs and prevents varicose veins. For the manufacture of underwear, an elastic fabric is used that fits the body tightly and exerts the required degree of pressure in one place or another to normalize blood circulation. Under normal conditions, the pressure in the legs is distributed in such a way that the greatest degree of compression is exerted on the ankles, and in the groin - the least. During pregnancy, everything happens exactly the opposite, and special underwear will help to correct the situation.

Compression underwear has not only a therapeutic and prophylactic effect against varicose veins, but also significantly lightens the load on the spine by supporting the abdomen. Doctors recommend wearing a bandage during pregnancy for those women who are carrying more than one child, as well as if the fetus is quite large. Without special support, the expectant mother will have some back pain, and there is a high probability of a hernia. It is especially important to use compression garments and bandages during late pregnancy.

The positive effect of wearing special underwear is created due to the fact that it exerts the necessary pressure on certain parts of the body. Compression supports the valves and walls of the veins, which ensures normal blood flow. Otherwise, due to constant severity, the veins will weaken, the valves will stop working correctly, which will lead to stagnation of blood, or its reverse outflow.

Many women believe that compression garments can be harmful to their health, but they are not. Specialized products are made from elastic fabrics that are breathable, therefore, there will be no greenhouse effect. Constant pressure on the skin will in no way affect the child, while the expectant mother will feel much better. She will be able to take longer walks, while fatigue in her legs and back will be less noticeable.

There are several types of compression garments for pregnant women, which they can choose after consulting a doctor.

• Bondage panties - designed to support the abdomen in late pregnancy. Thanks to this type of underwear, the weight of the fetus will be correctly redistributed, which will reduce the load on the lower back and spine. In addition, the pressure on the uterus will decrease and more oxygen will flow to the baby through the tissues.

• Stockings and knee-highs - help relieve fatigue in the legs and prevent puffiness. In addition, this type of compression underwear treats varicose veins and has a prophylactic effect.

• Tights are a product that allows you not only to prevent or overcome varicose veins, but also to support the tummy. For many women, tights are more comfortable than stockings or knee-highs because they do not slip and can be worn with any clothing.

The most popular manufacturers of compression garments include the following:

• Orto;
• Intex;
• Relaxsan;
• Venotex;
• Tiana;
• Medi;
• Bauerfeind;
• Sigvaris.

Each company has its own pricing policy, for example, Orto offers products at the lowest prices - 400-700 rubles. The most expensive underwear is produced by Sigvaris, its minimum cost is 2,500 rubles. As for other manufacturers, their average price of goods is at the level of 1,200 rubles. It should be noted that preventive underwear is much cheaper than medical underwear, which is explained by the varying degrees of tissue density and compression properties.

You can choose support underwear during pregnancy only after consulting a doctor. he will tell you what type of product is best to buy, based on the woman's health status and her parameters. Specialized underwear is divided into 3 classes, which determines the degree of its compression:

• class I is indicated for the prevention of varicose veins, and relieve fatigue in the legs;
• class II is prescribed for persistent swelling and pain in the legs;
• class III is necessary for women with chronic diseases of the venous system.

Supportive maternity underwear can be worn throughout the day. it will not feel uncomfortable, but provided that it is of high quality and is chosen correctly. If the expectant mother is not worried about painful sensations in the legs and lower back, there is no swelling, then compression underwear can be used only in cases where a long walk or trip is ahead.

Supportive underwear requires special care. It only needs to be washed by hand, at temperatures up to 40^OC, using care products for delicate fabrics. After washing, the products must not be twisted, they must be slightly squeezed out by hand.Hot drying is strictly prohibited, so you should avoid hot batteries and direct sunlight. When washing the stockings, it is important to ensure that the silicone rubber does not come into contact with water; it must be cleaned separately, using a cotton pad dipped in a 20% alcohol solution.

If a woman has manifestations of varicose veins, she is shown compression stockings even during childbirth. They will not only save the legs from the load, but will also maintain normal blood circulation during labor, which will have a positive effect on the process. After the birth of a child, doctors also recommend wearing special underwear to help the body recover, especially if there was a multiple pregnancy or surgery.

Judging by the numerous positive reviews of women, it can be argued that compression underwear really has a preventive and therapeutic effect on the body. Many of them noted the absence of swelling and soreness while using the supportive undergarments. They found it much easier to carry out daily activities and walk long distances.